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We Do It Because (1942)

NR · 1942-01-24 · 10m · EN
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This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.

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Basil WrangellDirectorDouglas FosterWriter

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John NesbittJohn NesbittNarrator (voice)Mark DanielsMark DanielsNancy's Husband (uncredited)Ava GardnerAva GardnerLucretia Borgia (uncredited)Tom HerbertTom HerbertMan Dining with Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)Mitchell LewisMitchell LewisOfficer on Santa Maria (uncredited)Dorothy MorrisDorothy MorrisNancy (uncredited)Dick RichDick RichMutinous Sailor (uncredited)

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John nesbitt's passing parade

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Genre affinityHistoryTheme affinityJohn Nesbitt S Passing ParadePacingShortDirector preference242169Actor preference335229 · 330458 · 205837Country preferenceUs

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What is We Do It Because about?

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.

How long is We Do It Because?

We Do It Because has a runtime of 10 minutes.